Dubai: Gautam Gambhir’s teaching strategies could have polarized opinions in India however dashing Afghanistan keeper batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz has no hesitation in admitting former KKR Mentor because the “finest coach” that he has performed below and is baffled by the sort of criticism leveled at him in latest weeks.
Gambhir has confronted the wrath of every one after India’s 0-2 Check house whitewash towards South Africa that got here a yr after the unprecedented 0-3 house sequence defeat to New Zealand, ending India’s long-standing dominance at house, the place they’ve now misplaced 5 of their final seven Exams.
Gurbaz, an integral a part of the IPL successful KKR squad in 2024, feels that this outrage towards his “Gautam sir” would not make a lot of a way.
“If 1.4 billion persons are there in your nation, you’ll be able to say 2-3 million can be towards him. The remaining are with Gautam sir and with India group. It would not make sense to speak about them,” the 24-year-old informed PTI in an interview on the sidelines of the fourth season of the ILT20 right here.
“He is the very best ever coach and human being, mentor that I’ve had in my profession thus far. I really like the way in which he goes about issues,” Afghanistan opener could not cease waxing eloquent.
He was fast to level out on the sort of success the Indian group has loved below Gambhir’s stewardship.
“India simply gained the Champions Trophy in ODI format, Asia Cup in T20 format. They’ve gained lots of sequence, so you’ll be able to’t blame them for one sequence.” Gurbaz stated Gambhir’s greatest power was the setting he constructed at KKR of a relaxed, pressure-free and rooted in self-discipline which allowed the group to flourish.
“I really like the way in which he goes about his job. When you’ve got a superb setting, you’ll be at all times on the highest. He made the setting very simple for us, nothing aggravating, nothing strict… and that is why we gained the event,” he stated.
“He isn’t strict however he’s disciplined. He’s strict solely when one thing goes towards self-discipline.” The Afghan opener stated Indian cricketers deserve empathy, not harsh judgment when chips are down.
“As a cricketer, I’ll by no means blame gamers as a result of everybody works laborious and tries their finest. They misplaced, so what? They’re human. Typically you lose — it is a part of life. If you end up going by means of unhealthy occasions, that is once you want help.” Gurbaz referred to as his three-year stint with KKR “very thrilling”.
“Being with KKR for 3 years after which successful the championship was excellent.” He additionally recalled being a part of Gujarat Titans’ victorious 2022 marketing campaign.
“I’m the man who went gained two IPL championships — first yr with Gujarat,” he stated, referring to his stint as a alternative signing.
Launched forward of the upcoming public sale by KKR, he’s wanting ahead to the public sale later this month.
“I’m within the public sale now…will see whoever needs me, the place I need to go. In search of a terrific season forward.” He added that Delhi Capitals, other than KKR, is his favourite group as India’s nationwide capital is his favourite metropolis.
“Delhi appears like house. When I’m in Delhi I really feel like I’m in Afghanistan,” stated Gurbaz, who would typically frequent Afghan eateries within the capital’s Lajpat Nagar, Bhogal, Jangpura areas.
Gurbaz additional backed Shubman Gill to develop as a pacesetter.
“I want him absolute best of luck for his captaincy. Why not? If he can do captaincy in IPL, Check and ODI sides, he can lead wherever.” He stated defending champions India will begin favorites within the subsequent yr’s T20 World Cup even with out Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
“India have lots of gamers. Virat and Rohit have a selected place in India… it must be eternally and we are going to bear in mind them eternally.” Afghanistan face New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and UAE of their group within the event starting on February 7.
“Simply wanting ahead to win the 2 matches to qualify. We do not goal particular groups… Cricket is the one recreation the place any group can beat you.” “UAE, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa are all the identical for us. Cricket can harm you should you take somebody evenly.” Representing Gulf Giants this season, Gurbaz stated: “ILT20 is a really thrilling event. Many of the IPL gamers are right here… It’s a very clear, good, powerful competitors. Wanting ahead to doing good efficiency.”
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